Griese questionable; Garcia could start

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Brian Griese is considered questionable for this week's game against Carolina after sustaining elbow and shoulder injuries Sunday against Denver. Bucs coach Jon Gruden said he would address whether Griese or Jeff Garcia gets the nod under center later this week. Garcia, the Week 1 starter, took over for Griese in Sunday's 16-13 setback. "Obviously, health is going to be an issue," Gruden said Monday. "We'll evaluate [Griese] today and let you know on Wednesday." Griese was driven into the ground by a Broncos defender late in the third quarter. He went to the sideline to be evaluated while favoring his shoulder and did not return. The Michigan product had won all three of his starts prior to Sunday's game. Garcia, who hadn't played since the season-opener against New Orleans, threw for 93 yards... [read full story]                    

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